Candle decoration



May 28, 1929. F. E. KING 1,714,674

CANDLE DECORAT I ON Filed Aug. 30, 1924 Patented May 28, 1929.

rmcrs E. KING, E BALTIMORE,

LETTER COMPANY, or BALTIMORE,

MARYLAnn, nssrenon To THE KING 0mm MARYLAND, A CORPORATION or mannmn: I

CANDLE nE'coEATIoN.

Application filed August 81 1924. Serial No. 735,051.

This invention relates to certain new and useful improvements incandlesprimarily adapted for decorating purposes and'the particular object ofthis invention is the provision of a candle molded into various designsand shapes, such as the alphabet, fi ures, or the like, or can be moldedinto di erent ornamental designs, so-as to create a distinctivefeature'of decoration.

The primary object ofthe invention is to provide a wax body molded intoshapes of letters, figures, or'the like, and wicks embedded in the bodyof the letters, figures, or the like, so that they may be ignited anddisplay the features of the molded body.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a body in whichsmall candles may be readily set and lighted so as to bring forth theparticular construction of thebody be it a letter or figure.

Heretofore in the decoration of cakes and similar articles, particularlyfor birthdays and anniversaries, it has been customary to embed in thecake candles, either spelling a name or by placing sufficient candles torepre sent the age, and it is the purpose of my invention to overcomethis particular feature by molding the candle proper into the variousletters and figures, the candle proper carrying its own wick, and it isthen only necessary to place the candle proper upon the article to bedecorated and the design is com-- lete. p With these and other objectsin view the invention consists in certain novel features, combinationand arrangement of parts as will be hereinafter more fully described,pointed out in the drawing, and claimed.

In the drawing,

Figures 1 and 2 are perspective views of my improved candle as made inaccordance with this invention,

Figure 3 is a transverse vertical sectional view showing the manner ofembedding the wicks in the candle,

Figure 4 is a perspective view of a modified form of the candle bodyshowing the same adapted to receive auxiliary candles, and

Figure 5, is a transverse vertical sectional v1ew, illustrating themodified form of the auxlliary candle in position. Referring to thedrawing, the numeral 5 indlcates a body of material molded to formletters figu res, or the like. This body, as shown in Figures 1, 2, and3, is made of wax, parafiin orthe like, and is provided at relatlvelyspaced distances with suitable wicks'6, which wicks are embedded in thebody 5 sufficiently to permit a continuous burning until the body isconsumed.

To retain the body 5' against accidental displacement from an article, asuitable-securing means 7 is embedded therein. It is not necessary thatthis anchoring means he employed, because the article 5 can be simplyretained by its own weight on the various articles upon which it isused.

It will be readily seen that by molding the venous letters or figuresand positioning the WICkS 6 therein, that when the wicks are lighted thecharacteristics of the particular letter or figure are very prominentlybrought forth. 1

For an illustration of the use of m device, should one want to spell thename 1 is only necessary to have suflicient wax letters made up intodesigns such as M, A, R, Y, and if Mary was fifteen years old it wouldonly be necessary to use the figures 1 and 5, and as the construction ofeach letter or figure is identical, the description of Figures 1, 2, and3, is suificient for all.

Now referring to the modifications shown in Figures 4 and 5. The body ofthe article 5 is made of wax or any other suitable composition, and itis provided with a suitable anchoring-means 6, to retain this body on.only variance in .the two constructions is the use of auxiliarycandles, thus making the molded body atsubstantially regular inter- 10body 5' a. holder instead of the uniform artivals to permit, whenlighted, an illuminated cle. I outline of the molded body, and meanscarried Having thus described my invention, what by the body to permitit to be temporarily .5 I claim as new is: connected to the edi lesubstance.

A decoration for ediblz/ substances, com- In testimony whe eoflie-hereunto aiiixes 15 prising a body m lded of andle or like comhissignature. position and formed in the shape of a character, wicksprojecting from the surfaceof such, I FRANCIS E. KING.

